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geek hoodlum

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wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter
« on: August 06, 2010, 06:20:26 AM »
Hi guys, my friend is asking help on how to change the wallpaper or desktop background of Windows 7 Starter. Can someone please help us? Step by step instructions is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Re: wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010, 07:16:41 AM »
Right clik an empty area of the Desktop and select Personalise...
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Re: wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010, 07:41:14 AM »
Right clik an empty area of the Desktop and select Personalise...
Then on the bottom of the window that comes up click on "desktop backgrounds"

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    Re: wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter
    « Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010, 10:49:34 AM »
    I don't have Win 7 Starter, but according to what I've read, it doesn't support changing wallpaper the way higher versions do.  Apparently, there are ways around this limitation. Search Google for something like "change wallpaper windows 7 starter" and see what you find.

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      Re: wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter
      « Reply #4 on: August 08, 2010, 04:36:06 PM »
      Hello, geek hoodlum

      Ignore the posts of Allan and patio.

      You can get the background changer here for free:

      http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47294-desktop-background-change-windows-7-starter.html

      Be sure to read it all and follow the instructions.

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      Re: wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter
      « Reply #5 on: August 08, 2010, 04:56:18 PM »
      A good source for wallpaper.

      http://www.desktopnexus.com/